Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room Training Academy, November 2026
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Posted Aug 24 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Shift
- Rotating
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Rotating
- Orientation
- 5-week orientation
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
More role details
- Patients
- Dive into clinical rotations, with an emphasis on the care of surgical patients, covering both the vital circulator and scrub roles.
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Tuition assistance
- We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
The median for nursing in North Carolina is $36/hr, across 460 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Where You'll Work
Welcome to our November 2026 RN Post Graduate Training Program, where registered nurses embark on an exciting journey to become skilled professionals in the Operating Room! As part of this program, you'll engage in comprehensive classroom and clinical training to master the intricacies of the operating room. Joining the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist family in the OR Training Academy means stepping into a world of learning, support, and growth. Get excited to make a difference in patients' lives while soaking up the experience and mentorship that will set you up for success in your nursing career.
About the OR Academy
Stage I: Commences with a comprehensive week of General Nursing Orientation followed by five weeks of immersive classes, featuring a blend of lectures, engaging discussions, skill training, return demonstrations, observational learning, and simulation exercises.
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Stage II: Dive into clinical rotations, with an emphasis on the care of surgical patients, covering both the vital circulator and scrub roles. Gain invaluable hands-on experience by working closely with dedicated preceptors in the OR, allowing you to develop the essential skills and knowledge required to provide safe and effective patient care.
What We Offer
Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work
Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
What You’ll Need
Less than 1 year of experience in the Operating Room
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
What You'll Do
Job requirements include, but are not limited to
Diligently readies for classroom and clinical commitments before arranging meetings.
Consistently fulfills examination requirements on designated days.
Keeps meticulous clinical case records.
Upholds a constructive and enthusiastic demeanor during clinical rotations.
Delivers age-appropriate care in strict accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Guidelines for the respective patient age groups when participating in patient care.
Where You’ll Live
Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad Region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed gold courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries. Enjoy:
Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-oriented neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
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Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing
Benefits highlights
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Median rent
- $1,087/mo
- Local household income
- $59,268/yr
- State price level
- 6% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
North Carolina index 94.3, where 100 is the national average.
Winston-Salem blends North Carolina Piedmont charm with a strong healthcare presence anchored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The city offers tree-lined streets, a revitalized downtown arts district, and historic Old Salem's Moravian heritage. Nurses relocating here find mid-size-city affordability, mild four-season weather, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. New grads welcomed · reported. See this posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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